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running engine w/o cooling system?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by brandon11130, Oct 3, 2006.

  1. Oct 3, 2006
    brandon11130

    brandon11130 Master ghetto fabricator

    bethlehem PA
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    hey now that ive got my engine running i started it up a few times to let my friends hear it and such, most i let it run for was maby a min, whats the longest i can run it w/o a cooling system? sorry for this random question its just been on my mind
     
    brandon11130, Oct 3, 2006
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  2. Oct 3, 2006
    BlueFlu

    BlueFlu past owner of some ecj5's

    Hermitage, TN
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    Don't run it long. I've run them a few mins but only because I had to.
     
    BlueFlu, Oct 3, 2006
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  3. Oct 4, 2006
    66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    NorthWest Indiana
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    as long as you don't run it more than 10-15 minutes, it will be fine.
     
    66cj5, Oct 4, 2006
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  4. Oct 4, 2006
    SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

    14th State
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    Crack,ping.....................................drip,drip,drip:mad: That's waaaay too long to run without coolant.
     
    SIDSCJ, Oct 4, 2006
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